Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. We can choose to use this force constructively with words of encouragement, or destructively using words of despair. Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to
"Comfort is not a goal that I seek, rather it is a place that I hide." --Craig D. Lounsbrough Routine and monotony provides us stability and predictability. It makes us feel safe, protected, and comfortable. Comfort is nice, but it can be a huge impediment to our
“I’ve been letting other people decide who I am. I am who I am because of someone else. That sucks. It’s not my happiness, but someone else’s." This quote is from a client who realized almost everyone else was determining her value and worth. The idea
A friend recently complained about their anger. I asked them if they wanted to do something about it. Surprisingly, they said, “No.” It made me think about behaviors and why we cling to even those that are counterproductive and irrational. It occurred to me that if that
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
How well do you know you? This isn’t about those things we are aware of. This is about those things everyone else knows, but don’t tell us. Occasionally, we get glimpses in a random compliment from a co-worker, during the rare meaningful conversation, or when someone is frustrated enough to be really honest with us.
What do you say to yourself? We often say things to ourselves we would never say to anyone else. We can be downright mean. As I meet with clients, I hear comments like:
“I’m not a good person.”
“I’m ugly.”
“I’m no good at_____”
“Nobody likes me.”
“I can’t get ahead in life.”
